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Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-14-2017, 07:45 PM

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OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

Success!

Is the linkage advancing the throttle arm all the way on the injection pump?
verify that the throttle linkage is reaching full stroke

Guys you were on to it! I was sure that with your help a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-13-2017, 06:12 AM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

Views: 3,862

Posted By dusty_G

Getting there!

I took out the injection pump, and found it was 1-2 teeth out. The pump is now installed at the standard 24deg BTDC and the engine runs OK - the white smoke has gone, and she idles fine. Hooray!
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Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-07-2017, 09:03 PM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

What exactly is turning in the IP? I looked on...

What exactly is turning in the IP?
I looked on my old inj pump - the banjo bolt doesnt screw directly into the (aluminium?) inj pump body. There is an 'adapter' for want of a better word, which...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-06-2017, 06:16 AM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

You may also have another problem as well but...

You may also have another problem as well but unless you are absolutely certain you installed the injection pump properly you have to verify it

I went this afternoon to start the engine - with the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-05-2017, 08:56 PM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

Guys my post yesterday didn't go through, but I...

Guys my post yesterday didn't go through, but I have some progress. I have replaced 3 fuel lines with clear plastic - from lift pump to main fuel filter, then from filter to IP, and 'cigar' line.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-04-2017, 01:28 AM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

When you pump the primer pump with the engine off...

When you pump the primer pump with the engine off is there a reasonable stiff resistance or not
The hand primer pump feels as it should, and after a couple of pumps I can hear the fuel going...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-03-2017, 02:09 AM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

Hi Snapped Primer pump - yes the copper...

Hi Snapped

Primer pump - yes the copper sealing ring and tiny o-ring are replaced.

Just thinking out loud: if the lift pump is under-performing, would there still be white smoke (=unburnt fuel)...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2017, 11:30 PM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

You have a problem with the lift pump It's the...

You have a problem with the lift pump
It's the lift pump.
OK, so the lift pump piston should be producing more pressure.

Which kit did you use to rebuild the lift pump?
I bought individual...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2017, 01:20 AM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

Views: 3,862

Posted By dusty_G

Thanks Snapped You have some experience then...

Thanks Snapped

You have some experience then with this area of the engine! I would also like to know if my symptoms are consistant with the timing being out of whack.

If the timing device needs...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2017, 10:47 PM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

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Posted By dusty_G

Unfortunately, the shaft that connects the timing...

Unfortunately, the shaft that connects the timing device to the inj pump has been known to fail.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2017, 09:47 PM

Replies: 38

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

Views: 3,862

Posted By dusty_G

OM617 - fires then dies! help needed please.

This engine has generally been rebuilt with new or refurbished parts. I have done all but the specialist stuff myself. It is a NA motor with an aftermarket turbo fitted to a G-wagen.

Currently it...

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